Archive for May, 2012

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Analysis and player ratings: Union 2-3 Red Bulls

The Union looked great, but they still lost. Adu’s red card was the obvious turning point in the match, and Union fans must begin to wonder if their undersized defense can survive an entire season. With video of post-game locker room interviews.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Califf rumors quiet, more Adu, taxes, USOC begins

No news on Califf trade rumors. Adu appreciates support. Power Rankings slide continues. Rive Cup tryouts announced. More on proposed taxes in Chester. Three area team in US Open Cup play tonight. More news.

Featured / Photo essays

Union vs Red Bulls in pictures

PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian’s look at the home loss to New York.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Califf & McInerney? Dive or no? More news

Will it be Califf and McInerney to Chivas for Angel? While Chivas coach says Califf talk is “speculation” reports say Chivas press conference scheduled for today for 1pm. Chester taxes. Reading draw to open season, City Islanders come from behind twice to draw. New USL women’s pro league in the works. More news.

Featured / Philadelphians Abroad

Philadelphians Abroad

J.T. Noone and Bobby Convey score, Jeff Parke has an eventful week, Dan Gargan fights through injury, local players dominate the Union-Red Bulls reserve match, and a roundup of Philly area players in the pros.

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Match Report: Union 2-3 Red Bulls

Despite a vastly improved effort, the 43rd minute ejection of Freddy Adu proved more than the Union could overcome, succumbing to the visiting Red Bulls 3-2.

Featured / MLS / Union

Rumor: Danny Califf traded to Chivas USA

Philadelphia Union confirmed they have received a trade offer for Danny Califf but said no deal has been finalized yet.

Local

Important info for Sunday’s game

The Union reminds people going to Sunday’s game that special arrangements have been made within PPL for traveling New York support.

Featured / Match previews / Union

Preview: Union vs Energy Drinks

Kenny Cooper and the Energy Drinks come to PPL with a shutout streak on the line.

Featured / Union

A man in demand: Rafa Marquez

Will Rafa Marquez play against Philadelphia? Union fans should hope so, and not just so they have someone to truly hate.